Design Draftsman
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Department - Engineering Services

SUMMARY
Primary responsibilities include illustrating technical manuals, reviewing engineering documents as they relate to manuals, and support team members as required. Recognized as a focal authority to the group and by management. Able to conduct classes and assist illustrators at all levels.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)

  • Illustrate components in perspective (isometric/diametric) and other views that are dimensionally accurate based on engineering drawings
  • Assess art packages to determine cost and requirement necessary to customers style guide
  • Understand all aspects of a project (e.g. estimated time for completion costs; create artwork according to communication with co-workers concerning parameters and requirements necessary to complete job)
  • Assists supervisors and team leaders as requested
  • Performs quality inspections as assigned
  • Assists in the development of methods and procedures of formatting and drawing sub-assemblies and components in disassembly order
  • Provide training to new illustrators (as required)

CHARACTERISTICS

  • Exceptional oral, written, and listening communication skills along with strong reasoning and analytical skills and decision-making ability. Able to work with all levels of employees
  • Good technical knowledge and expertise regarding the services to be delivered to the Customer. Must be able to resolve communication and technical issues regarding the services
  • Able to demonstrate creativity and ingenuity, recommending changes in procedures or tools/services as appropriate
  • Must have demonstrated supervisory skills with ability to guide and direct staff and work in a team environment
  • Able to manage schedules for projects undertaken, and allocate resources as appropriate to balance schedule, risk, and customer requirements
  • Able to work with Senior Management and employees to identify areas of risk and address problems in a timely fashion
  • Able to assist Senior Management in the development and administration of the departmental budget and to ensure fiscally responsible use of funds
  • Able to write requirements, specifications, and technical analysis documents as required
  • Able to work independently as well as in a distributed team environment
  • Knowledge of electro-mechanical drawings and support documentation
  • Understanding of various publication processes such as editing, illustration, writing, production phases
  • Professional familiarity with ATA-100 and ATA iSpec2200 specifications
  • Knowledge of aviation industry regulatory bodies (for example, FAA) general requirements
  • Must be able to actively pursue learning position and mastering job skills and requirements
  • Able to use general office equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of an Associates degree in Graphic Design, Manufacturing Design Technology/related field or equivalent years of experience/training
  • Must be proficient with IsoDraw, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, ProE, AutoCAD, and Tech Illustrator. Knowledge of CAD/CAM software helpful.
  • Minimum five years experience including product development, marketing, sales, production, finance, accounting, human resources, payroll, and general business operations, as applicable.
  • XML/SGML experience a plus
  • An energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image
  • Strong analytical skills and the demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects